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ECT (electro-convulsive therapy), commonly called shock treatment, is becoming increasingly routine in the U.S. Those who endorse ECT, including author William Styron, claim that it is the most effective antidepressant treatment available. Critics charge that it can result in brain damage.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Simon, Bob, 1941-2015 (Interviewer), Bernstein, Joel (Producer) (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2001.
Series:60 Minutes II
Subjects:
Electroconvulsive therapy.
Shock therapy.
Depression, Mental > Treatment.
Électrochoc.
Sismothérapie (Psychothérapie)
Dépression > Traitement.
Television news programs.
Téléjournaux.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:ECT (electro-convulsive therapy), commonly called shock treatment, is becoming increasingly routine in the U.S. Those who endorse ECT, including author William Styron, claim that it is the most effective antidepressant treatment available. Critics charge that it can result in brain damage.
Physical Description:1 online resource (14 minutes)
Playing Time:00:13:20